E142: Sun Safety, Reef-Safe Sunscreen & Purpose-Driven Business with Kristin Tomasello

Welcome to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast with Dr. Kerry Reller! This week, I am joined by Kristin Tomasello, nurse, entrepreneur, and founder of CostaSea Suncare and the Kristin Tomasello Foundation. In this episode, we explore her journey with lupus, sun sensitivity, and family experiences with cancer that inspired her to create a zinc-only, reef-safe sunscreen. Kristin shares insights on sun safety, ingredients to avoid, skin cancer prevention tips, and the importance of protecting both people and the ocean. She also talks about turning pain into purpose through her nonprofit, which supports art and music programs for individuals with disabilities. Tune in to learn practical sun safety strategies and how purpose-driven business can create community impact.Kristin Tomasello is an author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist dedicated to empowering others through creativity, faith, and community. As founder of the Kristin Tomasello Foundation, she champions the arts for the special needs community and leads Costa Sea Suncare, a family-inspired, ocean-friendly skincare brand. 0:28 — Introduction and welcome2:10 — Kristin’s lupus journey and early struggles with hives5:15 — Family cancer history and inspiration for change8:40 — Discovering the connection between skin, bloodstream, and sunscreen12:20 — Founding CostaSea Suncare and product development16:05 — Why zinc-only sunscreen matters20:15 — Dangers of sprays and harmful sunscreen chemicals24:50 — Sun safety tips: peak hours, reapplication, forgotten spots30:05 — Environmental impact: reef-safe and ocean-friendly choices35:40 — Kristin’s foundation, community programs, and message of hopeConnect with Kristin TomaselloConnect with Dr. RellerConnect with Dr. RellerPodcast website: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou... My linktree: linktr.ee/kerryrellermdLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerryrellermd/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClearwaterFamilyMedicineInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/clearwaterfamilymedicine/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kerryrellermdClearwater Family Medicine and Allergy website: https://sites.google.com/view/clearwa...Podcast: https://gethealthytbpodcast.buzzsprou...Subscribe to the Get Healthy Tampa Bay Podcast on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon music, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Pandora.